Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, during the televised addredd on April 16, 2021.

 

The televised address by Thai prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, on Friday was widely criticized. Experts said it is not just because of the issue of communication skills, but also the expectation and the surrounding situation that led to that moment, and the momentum was missed.

 

Asst.Prof. Dr.Tavida Kamolvej, the dean of the faculty of Political Science at Thammasat University, said that, in a crisis, momentum is also an important element.

 

“Momentum creates synergy, to which you really want society to react, unite and change behavior and help the nation. So, the momentum, when people wait for something to happen, you’ve got to have it,” Dr. Tavida said.

 

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2 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

and the momentum was missed

seems he misses all the momentum opportunities ; i wonder if he realizes how unliked he is among the thinking 

Having been in the military throughout his professional life....................................... 

 

Ne should have stayed there, it would have been better for all of Thailand had he done so !

Off track,???? The man is completely off track in almost everything he does.????

he wasn't selected for his 68000 grey cells, but for his obedience.

So he followed orders and allowed for this covid wave to spread widely, and the same time protecting his ministers, multiple civil servants.

For that he will face popular back clash.

There are voices his cabinet will be replaced shortly

https://www.thaienquirer.com/26522/government-plagued-by-persistent-rumors-of-imminent-house-dissolution/

Well in case of a “retirement” there will always be the Legacy of that smartly engineered bicycle lane in Bangkok and that traditional style thai flower market. ????????

1 hour ago, internationalism said:

he wasn't selected for his 68000 grey cells, but for his obedience.

So he followed orders and allowed for this covid wave to spread widely, and the same time protecting his ministers, multiple civil servants.

For that he will face popular back clash.

There are voices his cabinet will be replaced shortly

https://www.thaienquirer.com/26522/government-plagued-by-persistent-rumors-of-imminent-house-dissolution/

But he will still get back in. He has rigged the constitution so that he will always have a majority vote (the senators).

So, after he has dissolved parliament, had an election and returned victorious, he can say 'the people still love me. What have I done wrong?'.

when I look at that picture I just see empty

I think the real issue is that he has absolutely no control over the pandemic and it's showing now he is just a General masquerading as a politician. 

He is living proof that the words military and intelligence should not be in juxtaposition. He might have created a rigged constitution to hide behind but the population ckearly see his lack capability and that of his ruling clique. 

2 hours ago, brommers said:

He is living proof that the words military and intelligence should not be in juxtaposition.

Military Intelligence is the most laughable oxymoron ever when applied to a cabinet of morons.

Well, to be fair, he really was just meant to overthrow the government, rule during the interegnum, then step aside.

 

One assumes that someone or some group, thought that he'd be a good PM. Oops. Epic fail. But what can be done now? Really nothing. Ride the one horse and hope it doesn't die before anotehr coup becomes necessary.

 

 

 

 

10 hours ago, smedly said:

when I look at that picture I just see empty

Yep !

There is more fizz in a Bottle of Milk.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Momentum creates synergy, to which you really want society to react, unite and change behavior and help the nation. So, the momentum, when people wait for something to happen, you’ve got to have it,” Dr. Tavida said.

A bit like waiting for Songkran to end before doing anything?

Who supported this buffoon and his cronies into power? ????

16 hours ago, colinneil said:

Off track,???? The man is completely off track in almost everything he does.????

Since he is born he has never been on track . 

2 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Who supported this buffoon and his cronies into power? ????

Here is a god read on that

 

https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2021-29-thailands-elected-junta-the-pluralistic-poverty-of-phalang-by-pracharat-paul-chambers/

Without being rude,, Be Careful What You Wish For ?????

Have you seen what is waiting in the wings ???

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

Here is a god read on that

 

https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2021-29-thailands-elected-junta-the-pluralistic-poverty-of-phalang-by-pracharat-paul-chambers/

It is a very good read, and interesting to see all the mafia clan names that support this regime and those that jumped ship from Pheu Thai. 

Great speech

 Quote:- "PM’s message was off track"

Way off track!!!!!!

 

 

 

20 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Having been in the military throughout his professional life....................................... 

 

Ne should have stayed there, it would have been better for all of Thailand had he done so !

And to think that only a few short years ago this military gent was charged with defending this Realm against all possible attackers 

On 4/20/2021 at 7:20 PM, snoop1130 said:

Asst.Prof. Dr.Tavida Kamolvej, the dean of the faculty of Political Science at Thammasat University, said that, in a crisis, momentum is also an important element.

This bloke must have been watching the rugby. If the commentators do not say momentum 50 times during a match they will be sacked.

On 4/20/2021 at 7:25 PM, YetAnother said:

seems he misses all the momentum opportunities ; i wonder if he realizes how unliked he is among the thinking 

Forget the 'thinking', his primary/secondary/tertiary interest is the 'monied'. 

As far as I am concerned he's only ever been parked up in a dark siding somewhere.

Dr. Tavida added that any country in this intense situation needs a leader that not only comes out strong but can also create confidence. A leader that can show empathy, and make sense of what is going on.

 

More than likely only Prayuth and a portion of his subordinates would describe him as being "strong". In terms of showing empathy, is that something we have ever seen from this man? He is as out of touch as them come. A true Ivory tower sort of guy. 

 

And in terms of making sense of what is going on, you need policy, competent ministers with experience in the fields their ministries are in charge of, and at least a tiny amount of vision and planning. Prayuth lacks every pre-requisite. So do most of his ministers. Especially Anutin and Pipat. Likely the two least qualified and least effective of the lot. One would think during a national emergency, a skilled and talented tourism and  health minister would be considered important. 

 

Lastly, he does not inspire confidence, as he has no follow up in his game, is highly insincere, and is grossly incompetent and under qualified for the job. One would think after 6 plus years he has had time to learn. That does not appear to be the case. He is a terrible leader. 

On 4/21/2021 at 6:24 AM, brommers said:

juxtaposition

word of the day

On 4/20/2021 at 7:25 PM, YetAnother said:

seems he misses all the momentum opportunities ; i wonder if he realizes how unliked he is among the thinking 

 

Didn't miss his opportunity to have a coup and grab power and since then has not missed an opportunity to stifle all opposition and cling to power.